No. 1,945 in Korean
더욱이
"더욱이" means "moreover" or "besides."
In a sentence
그 도시는 아름답고 더욱이 사람들도 친절합니다.
The city is beautiful, and moreover, the people are kind.
In this sentence, '더욱이' is used to emphasize an additional positive attribute of the city, reinforcing the idea that it is an exceptional place.
나는 배가 고프고 더욱이 피곤합니다.
I am hungry, and moreover, I am tired.
Here, '더욱이' is utilized to add another personal state, enhancing the listener's understanding of the speaker's current condition.
그는 훌륭한 지도자이고 더욱이 강한 도덕 관념을 가지고 있습니다.
He is a great leader, and moreover, he has strong moral principles.
In this example, '더욱이' is used to complement the subject's quality as a leader with additional significant attributes.
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